A tentative agreement has been reached between First Student school bus drivers and the company, bringing relief to families in the Sterling and Rock Falls districts. The union and company negotiations had intensified, with a strike planned for this week that threatened to disrupt transportation for hundreds of students.
Details of the agreement remain private as both sides await ratification from union members. Parents had expressed concerns over how a strike could affect daily routines and student attendance. With the deal in place for now, regular bus service is expected to continue as normal while final approvals are secured.